GAMES / CLUICHÍ
BCFE Games Progression Pathway
Universities and Colleges
NFQ Levels 7 & 8
Awards
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NFQ Level 5 Award Games Production and 3D Graphics (DLO)
BCFE
NFQ Level 6 Award
Advanced Games Production antd Design (DGH)
NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards
BA (Hons) in Games Design (Visual Media) (CDG)
BA (Hons) in Media Production Management (MPM)
Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards
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Ballyfermot College of Further Education
GAMES PRODUCTION AND 3D GRAPHICS
Why choose this course?
• If you are a computer games enthusiast, interested in games design and analysis and would like to pursue a career in the exciting and expanding games development industry, then this course is for you.
• This course introduces you to software such as Maya for 3D modelling, Photoshop and Unity 3D that enables the production of game content.
• You will develop the fundamental digital and transferable skills to allow you to progress to further and higher education. Above all, the ethos of this course is to learn by practicing and enhancing your skills week by week.
• Successful graduates have progressed onto the Higher National Diploma in Advanced Game Production and Design (DGH) or the Higher National Diploma in Digital Design and Technology UX, UI (DMH) here at BCFE.
What will you study?
• Design Skills (5N0784)
• Games Analysis Design (5N1651)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Digital Marketing (5N1364)
• Multimedia Authoring (5N1299)
• Web Authoring (5N1910)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• 3-Dimensional Computer Graphics (5N5029)
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in BCFE, such as:
• Advanced Games Production & Design Level 6 (DGH)
• Web Design – Advanced App and Web UI/ UX, Level 6 (DMH)
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Course Code DLO
NFQ Level 5
Duration 1 Year
Award QQI Level 5
Certificate in Creative Media
QQI Code 5M5048
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What do you need to apply?
In addition to the ‘Entry Requirements’ outlined on page 4, for this course you will also need to provide evidence of good computer literacy and a knowledge of computer game styles at an interview.
BCFE Games Production and 3D Graphics Progression Pathway
Games Production and 3D Graphics Level 5 (DLO)
BCFE NFQ Level 6 Award
Advanced Games Production and Design (DGH)
Universities and Colleges
NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards
BCFE NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards
BA (Hons) in Games Design (Visual Media) (CDG)
BA (Hons) in Media Production Management (MPM)
Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards
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ADVANCED GAMES PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Why choose this course?
• Our Advanced Games Production and Design course will provide you with the skills required to turn pen and paper game designs into fully functional interactive products.
• Using industry-standard tools, theory, techniques, and cutting-edge technology you can bring your ideas to life and then test them out online with the gaming community
• Many of our graduates have gained employment in world-class companies, while others have established companies of their own.
• This course is also a pathway to the BA (Hons) in Games Design (Visual Media).
What will you study?
Year 1
• Game Development Practices
• Games in Context
• Game Design
• Creative Media Industry
• Professional Practice
• Audio Practices
• Principles of Animation
• Individual Project
End of Year 1 Certification: Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
Year 2
• Advanced Game Development Studies
• Advanced 3D Modelling
• Narrative
• Personal Professional Development
• Environment and Level Design
• Collaborative Project
End of Year 2 Certification: Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
Course Code DGH
NFQ Level 6*
Duration 2 Years
Award Pearson BTEC
Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design)
*The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6
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What do you need to apply?
In addition to the to the ‘Entry Requirements’ outlined on page 4, please note for this course:
• You will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details.
Year 1: Higher National Certificate
• A suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 award, with a merit profile, that satisfies the entry requirements is:
• Games Production and 3D Graphics Level 5 (DLO).
Year 2: Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design), can progress automatically to Year 2.14
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility, may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design).
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Portfolio Guidelines
Students applying for the Advanced Games Production and Design Course should bring to the interview an original portfolio of your best work completed within the past year. Portfolios are acceptable in a range of media, such as:
• Game Design: Preferably display your work running in an executable file from a game engine such as Unity3D or Unreal.
• Artwork: A printed or on-screen portfolio of artwork, showing up to your ten best pieces. Digital or hand-made pieces are equally acceptable
• Web or App Design: Any published websites or apps you may have made. Wireframe prototypes are also acceptable
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates may apply for the BA Honours Degree in Games (Visual Media) in BCFE. The BA Honours Degree in Games Visual Media is awarded by the University of Dundee, Scotland.
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• Graduates may apply for entry to the BA (Hons) in Media Production Management in BCFE, awarded by Dublin City University.
BCFE Advanced Games Production and Design Progression Pathway
Advanced Games Production and Design Level 6 (DGH)
Universities and Colleges
NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards
BCFE NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards
BA (Hons) in Games Design (Visual Media) (CDG)
BA (Hons) in Media Production Management (MPM)
Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards
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GAMES DESIGN (VISUAL MEDIA)
BA (HONS) DEGREE
Why choose this course?
• This course is designed as a two-year top up course to build on the HND in Advanced Games Production and Design challenging students to develop and integrate their technical, creative, and academic skills in a structured way.
• Students collaborate in their designated studio space, outfitted with powerful, high-spec computer workstations. Installed software includes the most recent versions of Autodesk (Maya), Reaper, Unity 3D and Unreal engines. All students are issued with an Adobe CC license and have access to the new XR Lab with mo-cap studio.
• Course content includes game concept design, asset creation, iterative game prototyping, feedback analysis, and game production. At honours level the learning is largely self-directed.
• Students work collaboratively on a major project in their final year to produce a fully functioning game in a dedicated studio classroom. Live play, along with promotional trailers, are screened alongside animation shorts at the annual BCFE Graduate Showcase.
• Guest lecturers and workshops with professionals from local and international animation studios are a key feature of this course.
• Class trips have included, but are not limited to studio visits, the animation festival in Dingle which is expanding to include games, VFX, and XR; the DIT Game Jam, as well as the online International Game Jam.
• The BA in Game Design Visual Media is an honours degree awarded by the University of Dundee, Scotland.
What will you study?
Year 1
• Game Design
• Design and Technology
• Visual Media Theory
• Professional Practice
Year 2
• Applied Visual Media Theory
• Visual Media Production
Course Code CDG
NFQ Level 8
Duration 2 Years
Award BA Honours Degree in Games Design (Visual Media)
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What do you need to apply?
• 120 ECTS credits from the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production (Computer Game Design), or relevant and equivalent qualification.
• Students for whom English is their second language, are expected to have an IELTS score of 6.0, or equivalent.
Career Opportunities
• Many of our graduates have gained internships and/or full-time employment in world class gaming companies, visual effects, post-production studios, and animation studios.
• The college maintains excellent relationships with their alumni, many of whom are working at Irish-based and international studios.
Portfolio Guidelines
• Students applying for the BA (Hons) degree in Games Design (Visual Media) should bring to the interview an original portfolio of your best work completed within the past year.
• Portfolio should include evidence of game design, game production, research, academic writing and conceptual development. All work must be original and recent.
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